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Malibu Library Speaker Series: Craig Grossi

In-Person Program
2024-10-22 19:00:00 2024-10-22 20:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Malibu Library Speaker Series: Craig Grossi Craig Grossi is a Marine Corps veteran, bestselling author, and recipient of the Purple Heart. In 2010, as a member of an elite team of U.S. Marines in Afghanistan, he met an incredible stray dog that he named Fred. Malibu Library - Meeting Room

Tuesday, October 22
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-22 19:00:00 2024-10-22 20:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Malibu Library Speaker Series: Craig Grossi Craig Grossi is a Marine Corps veteran, bestselling author, and recipient of the Purple Heart. In 2010, as a member of an elite team of U.S. Marines in Afghanistan, he met an incredible stray dog that he named Fred. Malibu Library - Meeting Room

Malibu Library

Meeting Room

Craig Grossi is a Marine Corps veteran, bestselling author, and recipient of the Purple Heart. In 2010, as a member of an elite team of U.S. Marines in Afghanistan, he met an incredible stray dog that he named Fred.

The Malibu Library Speaker Series presents Craig Grossi at Malibu Library on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at 7 pm. Raised in the Virginia suburbs of Washington, D.C., Craig is a Marine Corps veteran, bestselling author, and recipient of the Purple Heart. In 2010, he served as a member of an elite team of U.S. Marines in Sangin, Afghanistan. Sangin was his most dangerous assignment, not the place he thought he would meet an incredible stray dog that he named Fred.

At his talks, Craig shares the captivating story of how he rescued Fred from the battlefield: stuffing him in a duffle bag aboard a helicopter and eventually to the United States. This was just the beginning of their incredible journey together, however. Upon returning home, it was Fred’s turn to rescue Craig in incredible and unexpected ways. It is a story of love, loyalty, and the power of stubborn positivity.

Local bookstore Malibu Village Books will sell Craig's bestselling book Craig & Fred: A Marine, a Stray Dog, and How They Rescued Each Other at the event.

RSVPs are required.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Conversations |

TAGS: | Malibu Library Speaker Series |

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About the branch

Malibu Library, located in the Malibu Civic Center Complex, was established in 1970 by the County of Los Angeles Public Library. Prior to 1970, a bookmobile provided library service to the Malibu community serving residents in Topanga Canyon and along the Pacific Coast Highway.

On April 22, 2012, a grand opening celebration was held to mark the completion of a $6 million renovation of the Malibu Library, designed by the architectural firm of LPA, Inc. and funded by revenue generated from local property taxes.

The new sustainable, LEED-certified library has been redesigned to represent Malibu's sand, sea and sun culture with features such as:

-A replica of the Adamson House tile rug in the main lobby
-A photographic exhibit featuring historical images of the area
-The Children's area featuring a marine life motif, including an 8' by 14' porcelain tile art piece designed by artist Christine Nguyen
-A Teen area that embraces Malibu's surf culture.
 

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Wed, Apr 09, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
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Classical Guitar Concert - In-Person Program
Fri, Apr 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Play & Explore - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Come join us for a morning of play, curiosity, and creativity! Help children learn gross motor skills through play and enjoy a unique family bonding experience. For ages 0 - 3 with their parent or caregiver.
Piggy Bank Painting - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Join us to celebrate Financial Literacy Month! Learn how money works and learn tips on how to save money while decorating your own ceramic piggy bank! For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.
Music Together for Babies & Toddlers - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Families will sing, move, and play child-friendly instruments together. For children ages 0 - 3 and their caregivers.
Outdoor Book Club - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Fri, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Sat, Apr 19, 11:00am - 12:30pm
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DIY: Flower Pots for Butterflies - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Join us for a special Earth Day project. We will decorate our own flower pots and seed them with the milkweed that monarch butterflies like to eat. While we work, we'll discuss what can be done to keep our butterflies around. For teens ages 12 - 17.
Nature Walk for Kids - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Discover the nature that is all around us! Take a walk through Legacy Park with a City of Malibu naturalist. We'll start at Malibu Library and finish with a short storytime in the park. For ages 2 – 10 with parent or caregiver.
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Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, Apr 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Peaceful Painting - In-Person Program
Fri, Apr 25, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
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Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, May 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
Library Fest! - In-Person Program
Sat, May 03, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Join us for an afternoon of fun! Visit our photo booth, create crafts for all ages, participate in interactive programs, enjoy the comedic juggling talents of Michael Rayner & face painting, & learn with STEAM Activities from our MākMō maker mobile.
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